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Professor Paul Curzon, BA MA PhD (Cantab) PGCert(HE) NTFS FBCS CITP

Paul

Professor of Computer Science

Email: p.curzon@qmul.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 20 7882 5815
Room Number: Peter Landin, CS 304
Website: http://www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk/~pc

Teaching

Procedural Programming (Undergraduate)

This is an introductory module in computer programming focussing on procedural programming using Java. You will learn the basic concepts of procedural programming and learn to write and reason about simple programs. A focus is on writing good defensive code that is easy for others to understand. The main topics covered are: storing and manipulating data, control structures, methods and recursion, and algorithms for searching and sorting data. Classes include weekly lectures and lab sessions. You will be assessed by coursework throughout the term and by an end-of-semester exam. Both will require you to demonstrate that you can write programs and understand theory.

Interactive System Design (Postgraduate/Undergraduate)

The main areas of study are (i) interaction and design (ii) modelling of interaction (iii) the design process (iv) design principles and (v) usability evaluation. Various types of interfaces will be considered including those encountered on the web and mobile computing devices. A historical perspective is encouraged in order to provide a means of understanding current and projected developments in the discipline and profession of interactive computer system design. The module will include seminars and group laboratory classes in which analysis, design and evaluation methods will be used in practical contexts. Students will be expected to participate fully in the seminars by presenting and discussing their own designs and evaluations. Students will be required to construct prototype interfaces using techniques of their own choice (e.g. Java, Director).

Research

Research Interests:

My research combines the areas of Computer Science Education, and interaction design for healthcare. In the past I worked primarily in the areas of automated reasoning and formal verification. I also have a strong interest in the public understanding of science.

Formal Cognitive Modelling and Human Error

My main focus at the moment is on human error, extending my work on the verification of hardware/software systems to human-computer systems. The idea is to consider the human operators of such interactive systems as part of the system under verification, so bringing systematic human error, not just software and hardware error, within the scope of the approach. I am, in particular, exploring the use of formal models of human behaviour based on results from cognitive psychology in the design of interactive systems. This work is in collaboration with UCL Interaction Center. Questions we are exploring include: 'How can formal models of human behaviour form the basis of verification methods that can detect design flaws that lead to systematic human error?'; 'How can empirical investigations inform the development of formal models of human behaviour used for verification, and vice versa?' and 'How can formally-based usability evaluation methods best support the analyst?'

Verification of Verification Systems

My work on the design and verification of hybrid verification systems is in collaboration with Concordia University. We developed a verification system that combined the power of the MDG and HOL tools. It harnesses the abstraction techniques of the automated MDG multiway decision diagram (which is superior to boolean decision diagrams) system combined with theorem proving power of HOL to manage the process. In related work we developed a novel methodology that justifies importing results into a theorem prover using verified linkage theorems. It is based on a combination of compiler verification techniques.

Social Aspects of Interaction Design

I am also working on several projects investigating social aspects of interaction design, for example related to navigation and design for all. Questions of interest include: 'How can systems be designed so as to build on our cognitive strengths, especially as we age?'.  Navigation systems designed to exploit and extend our cognitive maps rather than replace them are being used as an exemplar of this.

Public Engagement in Science

A major aspect of my work is in the public engagement in computer science (and science, maths and engineering more generally). I aim to generate excitement not just about the School's research but about interdisciplinary research in the subject more generally. The main way of achieving this is through the internationally renowned public engagement project cs4fn (cs4fn.blog) that I created with Peter McOwan, and its sister project for teachers Teaching London Computing (teachinglondoncomputing.org)

Publications

  • Curzon P, Waite J, Maton K (2024). Teaching CS with and through other forms of knowledge. nameOfConference


  • MacBrayne A, Curzon P, Soyel H et al. (publicationYear). Attitudes to technology supported rheumatoid arthritis care: investigating patient and clinician perceived opportunities and barriers. nameOfConference


  • Dowse A, Curzon P, Morrissey D (2023). Willingness, Motivators and Barriers to using Anxiety-focused Apps in people with and without chronic pain: A Questionnaire Study.. British Pain Society - 56th Annual Scientific Meeting

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  • Curzon P, Macbrayne A, Humby F et al. (2023). Attitudes to Technology supported Rheumatoid Arthritis care Questionnaire study: Barriers to People with RA & their clinicians using Technology in the care pathway. British Society for Rheumatology Annual COnference 2023


  • Curzon P, Macbrayne A, Soyel H et al. (2023). Attitudes to Technology supported Rheumatoid Arthritis care, questionnaire study: Opportunities for technology to improve RA care. British Society for Rheumatology Annual Conference, 2023


  • Curzon P, Macbrayne A, Soyel H et al. (2023). Attitudes to Technology supported Rheumatoid Arthritis care: Opportunities & Barriers for technology in RA -Key themes from Qualitative arm of Mixed-Methods Study. British SOciety for Rheumatology Annual COnference, 2023


  • Curzon P, McOwan PW (2023). Conjuring with Computation, A Manual of Magic and Computing for Beginners. nameOfConference


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  • Fahmi A, Soyel H, Marsh DWR et al. (2020). From Personalised Predictions to Targeted Advice: Improving Self-Management in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Integrated Citizen Centered Digital Health and Social Care


  • Fahmi A, Soyel H, Marsh W et al. (2020). From personalised predictions to targeted advice: Improving self-management in rheumatoid arthritis. nameOfConference


  • Curzon P, Waite J, Maton K et al. (2020). Using Semantic Waves to Analyse the Effectiveness of Unplugged Computing Activities. The 15th Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education


  • Waite J, Curzon P, Marsh W et al. (2020). Difficulties with design: The challenges of teaching design in K-5 programming. nameOfConference


  • Waite JL, Maton K, Curzon P et al. (2019). Unplugged Computing and Semantic Waves: Analysing Crazy Characters. The UK and Ireland Computing Education Research Conference


  • CURZON P, Bell T, Waite JL et al. (2019). Computational Thinking. nameOfConference


  • Waite JL, CURZON P, MARSH DW et al. (2018). Comparing K-5 teachers’ reported use of design in teaching programming and planning in teaching writing. WiPSCE 2018 (13th Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education)


  • Waite JL, CURZON P, MARSH D et al. (2018). Abstraction in action: K-5 teachers' uses of levels of abstraction, particularly the design level, in teaching programming. nameOfConference


  • CURZON P, Furniss D, Blandford A (2017). Exploring organisational competences in Human Factors and UX project work: Managing careers, project tactics and organisational strategy. nameOfConference


  • Waite JL, curzon P, marsh D et al. (2017). K-5 Teachers' Uses of Levels of Abstraction Focusing on Design. WiPSCE 2017

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  • McOwan PW, Curzon P (2017). Coding cleverness. nameOfConference


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  • Harrison MD, Masci P, Campos JC et al. (2017). Demonstrating that Medical Devices Satisfy User Related Safety Requirements. nameOfConference


  • Masci P, Oladimeji P, Curzon P et al. (2017). Using PVSio-web to Demonstrate Software Issues in Medical User Interfaces. nameOfConference


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  • Harrison MD, MASCI P, CAMPOS JC et al. (2017). Verification of User Interface Software: the Example of Use-Related Safety Requirements and Programmable Medical Devices. nameOfConference


  • CURZON P, Myketiak C, Concannon S (2017). Narrative perspective, person references, and evidentiality in clinical incident reports. nameOfConference


  • Curzon P, Rukšėnas R (2017). Modelling the User. nameOfConference


  • Harrison MD, Masci PM, Campos JC et al. (2017). The Specification and Analysis of Use Properties of a Nuclear Control System. nameOfConference


  • Waite JL, Curzon P, marsh D et al. (2016). Abstraction and Common Classroom Activities. WiPSCE 2016 11th Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education


  • Curzon P, McOwan PW (2017). The Power of Computational Thinking, Games, Magic and Puzzles to Help You Become a Computational Thinker. nameOfConference


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  • Harrison M, Campos JC, Ruksenas R et al. (2016). Modelling information resources and their salience in medical device design. Engineering Interactive Computing Systems 2016


  • Furniss D, Curzon P, Blandford A (publicationYear). Using FRAM beyond safety: A case study to explore how sociotechnical systems can flourish or stall. nameOfConference


  • Rukšenas R, Masci P, Curzon P (2016). Developing and Verifying User Interface Requirements for Infusion Pumps: A Refinement Approach. nameOfConference


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  • Ruksenas R, Masci P, Curzon P (2016). Developing and Verifying User Interface Requirements for Infusion Pumps: A Refinement Approach. nameOfConference


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  • CURZON P, Lee P, Meagher L (2015). Impact on procurement and training by research on the interaction design of medical devices. nameOfConference


  • CURZON P, Thimbleby H, Oladimeji P et al. (2015). Issues in number entry user interface styles: Recommendations for mitigation. nameOfConference


  • CURZON P, Myketiak, Concannon (2015). New/s Design: Informing Future Design Processes by Understanding Media Reporting of Medical Errors with Medical Devices. nameOfConference


  • CURZON P, Masci P, Oladimeji P et al. (2015). PVSio-web: mathematically based tool support for the design of interactive and interoperable medical systems. nameOfConference


  • CURZON P, Blandford AE, Thimbleby H et al. (2015). Safer Interactive Medical Device Design: Insights from the CHI+MED Project. nameOfConference


  • Harrison M, Campos JC, Masci P et al. (2015). Templates as heuristics for proving properties of medical devices. nameOfConference


  • Masci P, Curzon P, Thimbleby H (2015). Early identification of software causes of use-related hazards in medical devices. nameOfConference


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  • Cinzia Bernardeschi PM (2015). Towards a Formalization of System Requirements for an Integrated Clinical Environment. nameOfConference


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  • Wilson J, Curzon P, Duncker E (2015). Exploring older women’s confidence during route planning. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Oladimeji P, Zhang Y et al. (2015). PVSio-web 2.0: Joining PVS to HCI. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Curzon P, Mallozzi P et al. (2015). Using PVSio-web and SAPERE for rapid prototyping of user interfaces in Integrated Clinical Environments. nameOfConference

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  • Campos JC, Curzon P, Harrison MD et al. (2015). Layers, resources and property templates in the specification and analysis of two interactive systems. nameOfConference

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  • Masci P, Rukšėnas R, Oladimeji P et al. (2015). The benefits of formalising design guidelines: a case study on the predictability of drug infusion pumps. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Curzon P, Furniss D et al. (2015). Using PVS to support the analysis of distributed cognition systems. nameOfConference


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  • Furniss D, Masci P, Curzon P et al. (2015). Exploring medical device design and use through layers of distributed cognition: How a glucometer is coupled with its context. nameOfConference


  • Bella G, Curzon P, Lenzini G (2015). Service Security and Privacy as a Socio-Technical Problem: Literature review, analysis methodology and challenge domains. nameOfConference


  • Curzon P, McOwan PW, Plant N et al. (2014). Introducing teachers to computational thinking using unplugged storytelling. Proceedings of the 9th Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education


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  • enas RR, Curzon P, Blandford A et al. (2014). Combining Human Error Verification and Timing Analysis: a Case Study on an Infusion Pump. nameOfConference


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  • Bella G, Curzon P, Giustolisi R et al. (2014). A Socio-Technical Methodology for the Security and Privacy Analysis of Services. 2014 IEEE 38th International Computer Software and Applications Conference Workshops


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  • Harrison MD, Masci P, Campos J et al. (2014). Automated theorem proving for the systematic analysis of interactive systems. nameOfConference


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  • Oladimeji P, Masci P, Curzon P et al. (2014). PVSio-web: a tool for rapid prototyping device user interfaces in PVS. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Zhang Y, Jones P et al. (2014). A Generic User Interface Architecture for Analyzing Use Hazards in Infusion Pump Software. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Zhang Y, Jones P et al. (2014). Combining PVSio with Stateflow. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Zhang Y, Jones P et al. (2014). Formal Verification of Medical Device User Interfaces Using PVS. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (2013). cs4fn and computational thinking unplugged. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Ayoub A, Curzon P et al. (2013). Model-based development of the Generic PCA infusion pump user interface prototype in PVS. nameOfConference


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  • Black J, Brodie J, Curzon P et al. (2013). Making Computing Interesting to School Students: Teachers’ Perspectives. ITiCSE '13 Proceedings of the 18th ACM conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education


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  • Masci P, Ayoub A, Curzon P et al. (2013). Verification of interactive software for medical devices. Proceedings of the 5th ACM SIGCHI symposium on Engineering interactive computing systems


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  • Rukšenas R, Curzon P, Harrison MD (2013). Integrating Formal Predictions of Interactive System Behaviour with User Evaluation. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Ayoub A, Curzon P et al. (2013). Verification of interactive software for medical devices: PCA infusion pumps and FDA regulation as an example. nameOfConference


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  • Huang H, Curzon P, White G et al. (2013). Evaluating the methodological constraints and affordances of investigation manuals and their methodologies. nameOfConference

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  • Black J, Curzon P, Myketiak C et al. (2012). Teachers' perceptions of the value of research-based school lectures. nameOfConference


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  • Myketiak C, Curzon P, Black J et al. (2012). cs4fn. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Huang H, Curzon P et al. (2012). Using PVS to investigate incidents through the lens of distributed cognition. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Furniss D, Curzon P et al. (2012). Supporting Field Investigators with PVS: A Case Study in the Healthcare Domain. nameOfConference


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  • Blandford A, Cauchi A, Curzon P et al. (2011). Comparing actual practice and user manuals:A case study based on programmable infusion pumps. nameOfConference

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  • Cauchi A, Curzon P, Eslambolchilar P et al. (2011). Towards dependable number entry for medical devices. nameOfConference

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  • Black J, Curzon P, Myketiak C et al. (2011). A Study in Engaging Female Students in Computer Science Using Role Models. nameOfConference


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  • Bell T, Curzon P, Cutts Q et al. (2011). Introducing Students to Computer Science With Programmes That Don’t Emphasise Programming. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Curzon P, Huang H et al. (2011). Towards a formal framework for reasoning about the resilience of dynamic interactive systems. nameOfConference


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  • Black J, Myketiak C, Curzon P et al. (2011). Engaging Female Students in Computer Science Using Role Models. nameOfConference

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  • Rukšenas R, Curzon P (2011). Abstract models and cognitive mismatch in formal verification. nameOfConference


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  • Huang H, Rukšenas R, Ament MGA et al. (2011). Capturing the distinction between task and device errors in a formal model of user behaviour. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Curzon P (2011). Checking User-Centred Design Principles in Distributed Cognition Models: A Case Study in the Healthcare Domain. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Curzon P, Blandford A et al. (2011). Modelling distributed cognition systems in PVS. nameOfConference


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  • Masci P, Rukšenas R, Oladimeji P et al. (2011). On formalising interactive number entry on infusion pumps. nameOfConference


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  • Bell T, Curzon P, Cutts Q et al. (2011). Overcoming Obstacles to CS Education by Using Non-programming Outreach Programmes. nameOfConference


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  • Furniss D, Blandford A, Curzon P (2010). Confessions from a Grounded Theory PhD: Experiences and Lessons Learnt. nameOfConference


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  • Blandford A, Buchanan G, Curzon P et al. (2010). Who’s looking? Invisible problems with interactive medical devices. nameOfConference

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  • Ruksenas R, Back J, Curzon P et al. (2009). Verification-guided modelling of salience and cognitive load. nameOfConference


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  • Cerone A, Curzon P, Duce D (2009). Editorial. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Peckham J, Taylor H et al. (2009). Computational thinking (CT). nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, McOwan PW, Cutts Q et al. (2009). Enthusing & inspiring with reusable kinaesthetic activities. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, McOwan PW, Black J (2009). The magic of HCI: Enthusing kids in playful ways to help solve the Computer Science recruitment problem. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Peckham J, Taylor H et al. (2009). Computational Thinking (CT): On Weaving It In. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, McOwan PW, Cutts QI et al. (2009). Enthusing & Inspiring with Reusable Kinaesthetic Activities. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Black J, Meagher LR et al. (2009). cs4fn.org: Enthusing students about Computer Science. nameOfConference

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  • Ruksenas R, Curzon P, Blandford A (2008). Modelling and Analysing Cognitive Causes of Security Breaches. nameOfConference


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  • Cerone A, Curzon P (2008). Formal methods for interactive systems. nameOfConference


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  • Cerone A, Curzon P (2008). Preface. nameOfConference


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  • Ruksenas R, Curzon P, Blandford A et al. (2008). Combining Human Error Verification and Timing Analysis. nameOfConference


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  • Blandford A, Curzon P, Hyde J et al. (2008). EMU in the Car: Evaluating Multimodal Usability of a Satellite Navigation System. nameOfConference


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  • Blandford A, Curzon P, Hyde J et al. (2008). EMU in the car: Evaluating multimodal usability of a satellite navigation system. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, McOwan PW (2008). Engaging with Computer Science Through Magic Shows. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, McOwan PW (2008). Engaging with Computer Science through Magic Shows. nameOfConference


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  • Ruksenas R, Curzon P, Back J et al. (2008). Formal Modelling of Salience and Cognitive Load. nameOfConference


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  • Papatzanis G, Curzon P, Blandford A (2008). Identifying Phenotypes and Genotypes: A Case Study Evaluating an In-Car Navigation System. nameOfConference


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  • Ruksenas R, Curzon P, Blandford A (2008). Modelling Rational User Behaviour as Games between an Angel and a Demon. nameOfConference


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  • Furniss D, Blandford A, Curzon P (2008). Usability Work in Professional Website Design: Insights from Practitioners’ Perspectives. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Ruksenas R, Blandford A (2007). An approach to formal verification of human-computer interaction. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (2007). Serious Fun in Computer Science. nameOfConference


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  • Furniss D, Blandford A, Curzon P (2007). Usability evaluation methods in practice. Proceedings of the 14th European conference on Cognitive ergonomics: invent! explore!


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  • Back J, Blandford A, Curzon P (2007). Slip Errors and Cue Salience. nameOfConference


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  • Ruksenas R, Curzon P, Blandford A (2007). Detecting Cognitive Causes of Confidentiality Leaks. nameOfConference

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  • Cerone A, Curzon P (2007). Preface. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (2007). Serious fun in computer science. Proceedings of the 12th annual SIGCSE conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education


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  • Wilson J, Curzon P, Whitney G (2007). Seniors route-planning: a reality check for the design of navigation systems. nameOfConference

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  • Xiong H, Curzon P, Tahar S et al. (2007). Providing a formal linkage between MDG and HOL. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Cerone A (2007). 2nd International Workshop on Formal Methods for Interactive Systems. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Ruksenas R, Blandford A (2007). An Approach to Formal Verification of Human-Computer Interaction. nameOfConference


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  • Ruksenas R, Curzon P, Blandford A (2007). Detecting Cognitive Causes of Confidentiality Leaks. nameOfConference


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  • Back J, Cheng WL, Dann R et al. (2007). Does being motivated to avoid procedural errors influence their systematicity?. nameOfConference


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  • Papatzanis G, Curzon P, Blandford A (2007). Evaluation of Car Navigation Systems: On-Road Studies or Analytical Tools. nameOfConference

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  • Ruksenas R, Curzon P, Back J et al. (2007). Formal Modelling of Cognitive Interpretation. nameOfConference

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  • Ruksenas R, Curzon P, Back J et al. (2007). Formal modelling of cognitive interpretation. nameOfConference


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  • Back J, Blandford A, Curzon P (2007). Recognising Erroneous and Exploratory Interactions. nameOfConference


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  • Furniss D, Blandford A, Curzon P (2007). Resilience in Usability Consultancy Practice: The Case for a Positive Resonance Model. nameOfConference

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  • Graham TCN, Curzon P, Doherty G et al. (2007). Usability and Computer Games: Working Group Report. nameOfConference


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  • Perkins VD, Butterworth R, Curzon P et al. (2006). Representation of the National Memory: digitising historical photograph collections in the UK. nameOfConference

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  • Mizouni R, Tahar S, Curzon P (2006). Hybrid Verification Integrating HOL Theorem Proving with MDG Model Checking. nameOfConference


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  • Mizouni R, Tahar S, Curzon P (2006). Hybrid verification integrating HOL theorem proving with MDG model checking. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, McOwan P, Burton E et al. (2006). Engaging with Computer Science through Play and Performance. nameOfConference

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  • Wilson J, Curzon P (2006). Older People’s Experiences Route-planning. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (2006). Backwards Compatible. nameOfConference

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  • Perkins VD, Butterworth R, Fields B et al. (2006). Keeping stuff safe: using guidelines and standards for digital preservation. nameOfConference

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  • Back J, Cheng WL, Dann R et al. (2006). Does being motivated to avoid procedural errors influence their systemacity?. nameOfConference


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  • Jagne J, Smith S, Curzon P et al. (2006). Integrating social and cultural variances into international eCommerce interface design. nameOfConference

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  • Blandford A, Back J, Curzon P et al. (2006). Reasoning about human error by modeling cognition and interaction. nameOfConference

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  • Romijn J, Smith G, Van De Pol J et al. (2005). Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics): Preface. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Wilson J, Whitney G (2005). Successful strategies of older people for finding information. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (2005). Perfect usability - The one-button machine?. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (2005). The extreme Challenge of Moore’s Law and what Stormy Petrels have to do with it. nameOfConference

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  • Perkins VD, Butterworth R, Curzon P (2005). "Don't forget the STAGES"! Searching for values in digital surrogates of historical photographs. nameOfConference

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  • Davis-Perkins V, Butterworth R, Curzon P et al. (2005). A Study into the Effect of Digitisation Projects on the Management and Stability of Historic Photograph Collections. nameOfConference


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  • Davis-Perkins V, Butterworth R, Curzon P et al. (2005). A study into the effect of digitisation projects on the management and stability of historic photograph collections. nameOfConference


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  • Jagne J, Smith S, Duncker E et al. (2005). Cross-Cultural Factors of Physical-Shopping and eShopping. Proceedings of HCI International 2005

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  • Mizouni R, Tahar S, Curzon P (2004). Hybrid tool integrating HOL theorem proving with MDG model checking. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (2004). Flexing Paper’s Muscle. nameOfConference

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  • Jagne J, Smith SG, Duncker E et al. (2004). Cross-cultural Interface Design Strategy. nameOfConference

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  • CURZON P, Butterworth R, Blandford A (2004). Models of Interactive systems: a case study on a programmable user modelling. nameOfConference


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  • Blandford A, Butterworth R, Curzon P (2004). Models of interactive systems: a case study on programmable user modelling. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (2004). When smart thinking is not enough. nameOfConference

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  • CURZON P, Tahar S, Mizouni R (2004). A Hybrid Tool Integrating HOL Theorem Proving with MDG Model Checking. Proceedings of the 16th IEEE International Conference on Microelectronics, Tunisia


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  • Curzon P, Blandford A (2004). Formally justifying user-centred design rules: A case study on post-completion errors. nameOfConference


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  • CURZON P, Wilson J, Whitney G et al. (2004). Information Seeking Strategies used by older people. HCI and the older population, workshop at HCI2004, Design for Life: The 18th British HCI Group Annual conference

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  • Blandford A, Butterworth R, Curzon P (2004). Models of Interactive systems: a case study on programmable user modelling. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Keith S, Whitney G et al. (2004). Strategies for finding government information by older people. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (2003). Spit-not-so, or what’s in the layout. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (2003). Maori Culture? Who Cares?. nameOfConference

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  • Mizouni R, Tahar S, Curzon P (2003). On the Embedding of MDG specification Languages in HOL. nameOfConference

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  • CURZON P, Tahar S, Kort S (2003). Hierarchical Formal Verification Using a Hybrid Tool. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Blandford A (2003). A formal justification of a design rule for avoiding post-completion errors. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (2003). Middlesex University Interaction Design Centre. nameOfConference

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  • Xiong H, Curzon P, Tahar S et al. (2003). Providing a formal linkage between the MDG verification system and HOL proof system. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Harding J (2003). Spreading the word about pedagogic research: the virtual reading group. nameOfConference


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  • Xiong H, Curzon P, Tahar S et al. (2002). Formally Linking MDG and HOL based on a verified MDG system. Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Integrated Formal Methods


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  • Xiong H, Curzon P, Tahar S et al. (2002). Formally Linking MDG and HOL Based on a Verified MDG System. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Blandford AE (2002). From a formal user model to design rules. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Blandford A, Butterworth R et al. (2002). Interaction Design Issues for Car Navigation Systems. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Harding J (2002). Spreading the word about pedagogic research. nameOfConference

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  • Thimbleby H, Blandford A, Cairns P et al. (2002). User interface design as systems design. nameOfConference

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  • Blandford AE, Butterworth R, Curzon P (2001). PUMA Footprints: linking theory and craftskill in usability evaluation. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Blandford AE (2001). A user model for avoiding design induced errors in soft-key interactive systems. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Tahar S (2001). Automating the Verification of Parameterized Hardware using a Hybrid Tool. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Tahar S (2001). Automating the verification of parameterized hardware using a hybrid tool. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Blandford A (2001). Detecting multiple classes of user errors. nameOfConference


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  • CURZON P, Tahar S, Kort S (2001). Hierarchical Formal Verification using an MDGHOL Hybrid Tool. Correct Hardware Design and Verification methods, Proceedings of the 11th IFIP WG 10.5 Advanced Research Working Conference


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  • Butterworth R, Blandford A, Curzon P (2001). Lab Overview: Interaction Design Centre, Middlesex University. nameOfConference

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  • Blandford A, Butterworth R, Curzon P (2001). PUMA Footprints: linking theory and craft skill in usability evaluation. nameOfConference

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  • Xiong H, Curzon P, Tahar S et al. (2001). Proving Existential Theorems when Importing Results from MDG to HOL. nameOfConference

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  • Hasan M, Tahar S, Curzon P (2000). Impact of Design Changes on Verification Using MDGs. nameOfConference

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  • Kort S, Pisini VK, Tahar S et al. (2000). Un outil hybride pour la vérification formelle de circuits. nameOfConference

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  • Kort S, Tahar S, Curzon P et al. (2000). HOL-MDG: A Hybrid Tool for Formal Verification. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (2000). Learning Computer Science Through Games and Puzzles. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Blandford A (2000). Reasoning about Order Errors and Interaction. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Blandford A (2000). Reasoning about Order Errors in Interaction. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Blandford A (2000). Using a Verification System to Reason about Post-Completion Errorsteraction. nameOfConference

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  • Xiong H, Curzon P, Tahar S et al. (2000). Embedding and Verification of an MDG-HDL Compiler in HOL. nameOfConference

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  • Pisini VK, Tahar S, Curzon P et al. (2000). Formal Hardware Verification by Integrating HOL and MDG. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Blandford A (2000). Reasoning about Order Errors in Interaction. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Blandford A (2000). Using a Verification System to Reason About Post-Completion Errors. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Tahar S (1999). Comparing HOL and MDG: A Case Study on the Verification of an ATM Switch Fabric. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Harding J (1999). A Summary of the Virtual Reading Group Project. nameOfConference

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  • Pisini VK, Tahar S, Aït-Mohamed O et al. (1999). An Approach to Link HOL and MDG for Hardware Verification. nameOfConference

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  • Xiong H, Curzon P, Blandford A (1999). Combining Verification Systems in a Trusted Way to Reap the Benefits of Both. nameOfConference

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  • Xiong H, Curzon P, Tahar S et al. (1999). Verification of a Translator for MDG’s Library in HOL. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1999). Chocolate Vending Machines in HOL. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Tahar S, Lu J (1999). Comparing HOL, MDG and VIS A Case Study on the Verification of an ATM Switch Fabric. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Harding J (1999). Drip Fed Academic Staff Development Using a Virtual Reading Group. nameOfConference

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  • H Xiong PC, Tahar S (1999). Importing MDG Verification Results into HOL. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (1999). Learning Computer Science through Games and Puzzles. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1998). Progress Setting up a Virtual HE Teaching and Learning Reading Group. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Rix J (1998). Why do students take programming modules?. nameOfConference


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  • Xiong H, Curzon P (1998). Verification of a Translator for MDG’s Components in HOL. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1998). Read, summarise, debate, write. nameOfConference

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  • Tahar SE, Curzon P, Lu J (1998). Three Approaches to Hardware Verification: HOL, MDG and VIS compared. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Tahar SE, Mohamed OA (1998). Verification of the MDG Components Library Using HOL. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Rix J (1998). Why do Students take Programming Modules?. nameOfConference


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  • Jakubiec L, Coupet-Grimal S, Curzon P (1997). A Comparison of the Coq and HOL Proof Systems for Specifying Hardware. nameOfConference

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  • Wong W, Curzon P (1997). Towards an Efficient Proof Recorder for HOL90. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Blandford A, Jones M et al. (1997). Supporting a Large-class Programming Course with Intranet Tools. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1996). Hardware Verification and ATM Switches. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1996). Hierarchical Formal Verification of a Communication Network. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Wong W (1996). Checking Proofs from Linked Tools. nameOfConference

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  • Tahar S, Curzon P (1996). A Comparison of MDG and HOL for Hardware Verification. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Leslie I (1996). Improving Hardware Designs Whilst Simplifying their Proof. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Leslie I (1995). A Case Study on Design for Provability. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1995). Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P, Leslie I, Gordon M (1995). Conclusions from a Study to Verify a Real Network Component. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1995). Problems Encountered with the Machine-assisted Proof of Hardware. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (1995). The Importance of Proof Maintenance and Reengineering. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1995). Tracking Design Changes with Formal Machine-Checked Proof. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (1995). Tracking design changes with formal machine-checked proof. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (1995). Virtual Theories. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P, Wong W (1994). A Theory of Lists for HOL Based on Higher-Order Functions. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1994). Tracking Design Changes with Formal Verification. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (1994). The Formal Verification of an ATM Network. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1994). The Formal Verification of the Fairisle ATM Switching Element. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1994). The Formal Verification of the Fairisle ATM Switching Element: an Overview. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1994). The Formal Verification of the Fairisle Switch: The 4x4 Switching Fabric.. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1994). Experiences formally verifying a network component. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1994). The Verified Compilation of Vista Programs. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1993). A Verified Vista Implementation. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1993). Deriving Correctness Properties of Compiled Code. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (1993). Compiler Correctness and Input/Output. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1993). Deriving Correctness Properties of Compiled Code. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1992). Of What Use is a Verified Compiler Specification?. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1992). A Programming Logic For a Verified Structured Assembly Language. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (1992). A Verified Compiler for a Structured Assembly Language. nameOfConference


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  • Curzon P (1991). A Structured Approach to the Verification of Low Level Microcode. nameOfConference

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  • Curzon P (1990). A Verified Vista Implementation of the Viper Microprocessor. nameOfConference

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Public Engagement

A major aspect of my work is in the public engagement in computer science (and science, maths and engineering more generally). I aim to generate excitement not just about the School's research but about interdisciplinary research in the subject more generally. The main way of achieving this is through the internationally renowned public engagement project cs4fn (cs4fn.blog) that I created with Peter McOwan, and its sister project for teachers Teaching London Computing (teachinglondoncomputing.org)

In 2020 I won the International IEEE Computer Society Taylor L. Booth Education Award: “For outstanding contributions to the rebirth of computer science as a school subject.”

I gave an invited keynote at the ACM ITiCSE (Innovation & Technology in Computer Science Education ) conference on this work. cs4fn was commended in the 2006 EPSRC International Review of Computer Science.

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